In 1905, Junior football was growing in Ardrossan and surrounding towns.

ARDEER THISTLE v ARDROSSAN CELTIC
Ardeer Thistle and Ardrossan Celtic met in the third round of the Ayrshire Consolation Cup at Stevenston.  The result was a no-scoring draw.
            Glasgow Herald, 6 February 1905

ARDEER THISTLE v ARDROSSAN CELTIC
Ardeer Thistle and Ardrossan Celtic met in the replay of the third round match of the Ayrshire Consolation Cup at Glengarnock.  The result was Ardeer Thistle 3 - Ardrossan Celtic 0.
            Glasgow Herald, 27 February 1905